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Staphylococcal (staph) meningitis is a bacterial infection that affects the meninges. These are the protective covering around your spinal cord and brain. The condition is often fatal, but...
10 Σεπ 2022 · Staphylococcal meningitis is caused by staphylococcus bacteria. When it is caused by Staphylococcus aureus or Staphylococcus epidermidis bacteria, it usually develops as a complication of surgery or as an infection that spreads through the blood from another site.
17 Οκτ 2024 · This germ causes a bacterial meningitis called meningococcal meningitis. These germs most often cause an upper respiratory infection. But they can cause meningococcal meningitis when they enter the bloodstream.
6 ημέρες πριν · Bacterial meningitis represents a life-threatening inflammation of the meninges. Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are the predominant causative pathogens in both adults and children. It commonly affects extremes of age (<2 months and >60 years) because of impaired or waning immunity.
17 Απρ 2023 · Meningitis is the inflammation of the tissues surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is usually caused by infection. It can be fatal and requires immediate medical care. Meningitis can be caused by several species of bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites. Most infections can be transmitted from person to person.
7 Αυγ 2023 · Meningococcal meningitis is the term used to describe a bacterial form of meningitis caused by Neisseria meningitidis. This form of meningitis is associated with high morbidity and mortality. Meningococcal meningitis is a medical emergency for which symptoms can range from transient fever to fulminant bacteremia and septic shock. Go to: Etiology.
9 Ιαν 2024 · Bacterial meningitis is serious and death can occur in a few hours. However, most people recover from bacterial meningitis. Those who recover can have permanent disabilities. What it is. Several bacteria can cause meningitis. Leading U.S. causes include: Streptococcus pneumoniae. Group B Streptococcus. Escherichia coli. Haemophilus influenzae.
